ZepFloyd
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this is a completely noob question, but the emu can basically be used as a DAC correct?
Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif this is a completely noob question, but the emu can basically be used as a DAC correct? |
Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, the 0404 USB can be used as a standalone DAC via its digital coaxial or optical inputs. |
Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif so you would just need like an RCA to mini interconnect or something to hook it up to your amp? |
Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif so you would just need like an RCA to mini interconnect or something to hook it up to your amp? |
Originally Posted by indysmith /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just read this on the EMU site: anyone know what that's all about?? |
Originally Posted by indysmith /img/forum/go_quote.gif * Macintosh analog operation up to 96kHz and digital operation up to 48kHz only at this time. I just read this on the EMU site: anyone know what that's all about?? |
Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could use a 1/8" stereo mini to two RCA Y-adapter, but a better option is two 1/4" mono TS to RCA cables (or two RCA-RCA cables with RCA to 1/4" adapters on one set of ends). |
Originally Posted by penguindude /img/forum/go_quote.gif I dont understand why the latter would be a "better" option. Since the two connections are on the same output, wouldnt they be the same? |
Originally Posted by Brian loves music /img/forum/go_quote.gif does any up-sample with their emu 0404 usb? I get tons of lag when I try...i can only do 46 and 88 w/o cracks and pops? Not exactly sure what up-sampling does...anyone notice an effect in sound quality? does it matter that i dont use another amp for my hd595s? |
Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif Upsampling by itself shouldn't do anything. It's like taking a picture and enlarging it--the information itself is the same, but the picture is bigger. It only makes a difference when it's used for oversampling. Theoretically, upsampling should sound the same, but it doesn't because an interpolation filter is required to make it sound more pleasing. This means that upsampling is an imperfect representation of the original signal. If you experience lag when upsampling, it's probably due to your computer's speed. Perfect upsampling would require an infinite amount of calculations, so just approximating ideal upsampling requires a fast computer. It's up to you, but I wouldn't upsample unless it was required. |
Originally Posted by andre.beat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Mine autosyncs. Although I use foobar with ASIO. Also try selecting the sync source to internal if it already isn't. |